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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Nil

Course Description

This unit covers the range of skills and knowledge to effectively research and analyse textiles used in the fashion and clothing industries and make recommendations to guide the commercial development of fashion products.

1.1 Research objectives are established. 1.2 Criteria for research are established. 1.3 Research plan is developed

Element:

2. Research textiles used in fashion products

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Textiles used in fashion products are researched to determine properties, qualities , aesthetic and performance characteristics . 2.2 New and emerging textiles and textile processing techniques are investigated. 2.3 Global and domestic trends in use of textiles for fashion products are researched. 2.4 A range of routine and non-routine tests is used to gather data on textiles.

Element:

3. Research fashion products

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Fashion products or uses incorporating researched textiles are identified. 3.2 Quality and performance characteristics of a sample range of partially completed or finished fashion products are researched. 3.3 Factors influencing quality of fashion products are identified. 3.4 Product faults are identified and examined. 3.5 Global and domestic implications for use of fashion products are researched. 3.6 A range of routine and non-routine tests is used to gather data on fashion product quality.

Element:

4. Analyse findings

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Research findings are analysed and prioritised according to significance. 4.2 Findings are analysed against research objectives and criteria. 4.3 Methodology is reviewed to identify any potential influences on findings. 4.4 Findings are analysed to establish ability contribute to commercial developments. 4.5 Findings with most potential are selected for further review.

Element:

5. Make recommendations

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Features and benefits of selected findings are analysed. 5.2 Disadvantages or risks associated with selected findings are analysed. 5.3 Recommendations are made on how findings are used for commercial gain.

Element:

6. Prepare reports and presentations

Performance Criteria:

6.1 Report on research findings and recommendations is developed. 6.2 Data is checked for accuracy and relevance, when required. 6.3 Reports and presentations are prepared.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit,students will have an understanding and knowledge of:

Establishing research criteriaResearching of textiles used in fashion productsResearching offashion products Analysation of the findings Make recommendations Preparing reports and presentations